- Pentax 645D unboxing pictures are now online. For 645D sales outside Japan check this site.
- The lens hood for SMC DA* 55mm f/1.4 SDM is discontinued (via RH). There were some previous rumors that the 50mm lens from Pentax will be discontinued in the fall of 2010.
- RED Scarlet & EPIC launch hindered by bugs. At the same time RED’s founder Jim Jannard blasts DSLR cinematographers, saying that they should be “embarrassed”.
- You better believe it - Sigma SD15 is now available according to Sigma Japan. According to Amazon US the SD15 will be shipping in 1-2 months. The Sigma SD15 was delayed multiple times after it was officially announced back in 2008.
- Sensors news from the last two weeks:
- Cellphones are now up to 14 MP and can shoot HD video.
- Panasonic AG-AF100 Micro Four Thirds camcorder brochure is now available online.
- Samyang is going to sell prime lenses+adapter for the NX mount.
- Lensbaby to release MicroFourThirds version in December.